43W8308 - IBM 4GB Fibre Channel Expansion Card

SKU 43W8308

Brand IBM

4Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity
PCI Express (PCIe) interface
Enables connection to Storage Area Networks (SANs)
High-speed data transfer for storage applications
Supports dual-port operation for redundancy and performance
Designed for IBM servers
Provides reliable and efficient storage access
Low-profile bracket option may be available

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Fibre Channel Controller
Interface: PCI Express
Fibre Channel Speed: 4Gb/s
Ports: Typically 2
Form Factor: PCIe Add-in Card
Compatibility: IBM Servers

Product details

The IBM 43W8308 is a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI Express Expansion Card. It provides high-speed connectivity for IBM servers to Storage Area Networks (SANs), enabling efficient data transfer and access to storage resources.

Technical Information

Product Type	Fibre Channel Controller
Interface	PCI Express
Fibre Channel Speed	4Gb/s

Additional Specifications

Ports	Typically 2
Form Factor	PCIe Add-in Card
Compatibility	IBM Servers

Description

The IBM 43W8308 is a high-performance Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide robust connectivity between IBM servers and Storage Area Networks (SANs). Featuring a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, this card enables rapid and reliable data transfer, which is essential for demanding enterprise storage applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The PCI Express interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing storage I/O performance. This controller card typically offers dual-port functionality, providing both increased bandwidth through link aggregation and enhanced redundancy. By allowing two independent connections to the SAN, the dual-port design ensures that if one path fails, the server can continue to access storage through the other, maintaining data availability and application uptime. This is a critical feature for mission-critical environments where uninterrupted access to data is paramount. Designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM server platforms, the 43W8308 is a key component for building scalable and resilient storage infrastructures. It facilitates efficient access to centralized storage resources, enabling better utilization of storage assets and simplifying storage management. The card supports industry-standard Fibre Channel protocols, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of SAN switches and storage arrays.

Condition: Refurbished